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Visit the Listening Dog

Listening Dog

Having a rough day? Or want a companion to talk or read to?

Have a one-on-one visit with a licensed therapy dog at the library!

Reading to a licensed therapy dog allows children to develop their skills by reading aloud in a therapeutic, no-pressure environment.

Our Listening Dogs are great with kids and very gentle, and they love to listen!

Listening Dogs are available at the Main Library on Tuesdays from 3 to 5pm, and at the Northside Library on Mondays from 3 to 5pm.

Register for your 15-minute time slot through one of the events listed below.  Registration opens one week before each event.

If you have questions about the Listening Dog program, email youthservices@crcpl.org.


Listening Dog Events
Tue, Jul 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!

Tue, Aug 12, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Tuesday, August 5 2025 at 3:00pm

Tue, Aug 26, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Tuesday, August 19 2025 at 3:00pm

Mon, Sep 08, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Monday, September 1 2025 at 3:00pm

Tue, Sep 09, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Tuesday, September 2 2025 at 3:00pm

Mon, Sep 15, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Monday, September 8 2025 at 3:00pm

Mon, Sep 22, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Monday, September 15 2025 at 3:00pm

Tue, Sep 23, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Tuesday, September 16 2025 at 3:00pm

Mon, Sep 29, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Monday, September 22 2025 at 3:00pm

Mon, Oct 06, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Northside Branch - Conference Room
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Monday, September 29 2025 at 3:00pm

Tue, Oct 14, 3:00pm - 5:00pm
Main Library - Children's Area
Need a comforting companion to talk to or read with? Our library offers one-on-one sessions with licensed therapy dogs to brighten your day!
Registration opens Tuesday, October 7 2025 at 3:00pm